1st Place: Westgate Animal Hospital
2nd Place: Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital
3rd Place: The Ark Animal Hospital

All three winners in the best vet or animal hospital category are known for providing pets with the best service in a caring atmosphere. Placing first in this category is Westgate Animal Hospital. Founded in 1968, Westgate provides emergency veterinary services as well as medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. They even contain a separate boarding and grooming facility. Second place goes to AAHA-accredited Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital, which in 1999 received the “Practice of Excellence” designation from Veterinary Economics, one of only 60 awards ever given in North America for excellence in veterinary medicine and practice management. The small staff at The Ark Animal Hospital, which places emphasis on a more personal approach to taking care of your pets, took third place this year. – Jenna Campbell